Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
dwojniak

dwojniak

9.9
A Polish sweet strong drink made by mixing the same amount of honey and water
  • noun
: dwojniak
  • The dwojniak is prized for its rich flavor and higher honey content compared to other meads.

Examples

  • We sampled a glass of dwojniak during our trip to Warsaw.

  • I enjoyed a glass of dwojniak last night.

  • Many meaderies offer dwojniak as a specialty drink at Polish festivals.

  • Have you ever tried dwojniak?

  • Many meaderies offer dwojniak as a specialty drink at Polish festivals.

  • The dwojniak is prized for its rich flavor and higher honey content compared to other meads.

  • We sampled a glass of dwojniak during our trip to Warsaw.

Synonyms

mead
vsdwojniak
14 8.7

An alcoholic drink made from honey and water, sometimes with spices or fruit

is the traditional Polish recipe using equal parts, resulting in a sweeter stronger drink

Surface Forms

dwojniak singular
dwojniaki plural

Etymology

The word dwojniak comes from the Polish root dwoj- meaning 'two' or 'double' and the ending -niak that makes a noun. A helpful way to remember it is that this mead is made from 'two' equal parts, honey and water, so the name points to its sweeter, stronger mix.